NHTSA recall 05V289000
Structure
Fleetwood Prowler and 2 more
Reported Jun 21, 2005496 vehicles affectedFLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.Maker’s number 50615Built Jan 1, 2003 – Jan 31, 2004
The defect
Certain fifth wheel travel trailers have missing welds on the chassis cross-members.
The risk
This condition can cause the cross-member to become dislodged, creating a road hazard if the fifth wheel travel trailer IS in motion, which could result in a crash.
The remedy
Lippert components, in conjunction with fleetwood, will inspect the cross-members for missing welds, repair the welds if necessary, and add additional support to the affected area. owners may contact lippert directly at 1-866-524-7821 to make arrangements to have this inspection and repair performed. the recall began on august 4, 2005.